Every quarter San Diego Regional EDC analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the regional economy and the region’s standing relative to the 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S. EDC explains San Diego’s Q3 2021 economic data: Key Findings from Q3 2021: VENTURE CAPITAL: Life Sciences and Tech companies continue […]
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Foreign investment and San Diego companies: 3 things you need to know
In September 2021, World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) hosted its quarterly Global Competitiveness Council (GCC) meeting in collaboration with the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). We were joined by David Rader, Deputy Director in the Office of Foreign Investment Review at […]
San Diego’s Changing Business Landscape: Companies struggle to keep up with resurgent growth
Welcome to the fourth edition in EDC’s Changing Business Landscape Series, which will be published bi-monthly in the San Diego Business Journal and here on our blog. If you missed them, check out the March, May, and July editions. Surveying the changing business landscape in San Diego The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of […]
San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 24, 2021
Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. Get Good News of […]
Looking to export to China? Here’s what you need to know
World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) partnered with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Shanghai and San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) to host a business roundtable centered on the opportunities and challenges of exporting to China. Whether a small to mid-sized San Diego business or a more experienced San Diego corporation, all businesses can […]
Meet our Advancing San Diego Preferred Providers of Healthcare Talent
Meet the Preferred Providers of Healthcare Talent. Fueled by Tech, Defense, and Life Science industries, San Diego’s innovation economy relies on a pipeline of diverse talent. However, local companies continue to cite access to quality talent as a persistent challenge–98 percent of firms in San Diego are small companies (<100 employees) that often lack time […]
San Diego’s Data Bites: September 2021
Presented by Meyers Nave, this edition of San Diego’s Data Bites covers August 2021, with data on employment and more insights about the region’s economy at this moment in time. Check out EDC’s Research Bureau for even more data and stats about San Diego. KEY TAKEAWAYS San Diego establishments added a less-than-stellar 5,300 jobs in August, […]
San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 17, 2021
Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. Get Good News of […]
EDC appoints Lisette Islas as Vice Chair of Inclusive Growth
New role to align EDC programmatic and governance decisions; ensure progress toward 2030 regional goals Today, San Diego Regional EDC announces the appointment of its new Vice Chair of Inclusive Growth, Lisette Islas. As San Diego begins to recover from a global pandemic that has disproportionately impacted small businesses and people of color, the region […]
WTC San Diego’s Global Brief: September 2021
Each month, World Trade Center San Diego delivers the latest global news and updates straight to your inbox. In September 2021, here’s what you need to know about San Diego’s global trade, investment, and engagement: WTCSD launches MetroConnect VI Take your company global or grow your existing international sales with MetroConnect VI, the sixth iteration […]